Soil test

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mdjlucan

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Soil test
« on: May 17, 2014, 10:15 »
When I got my raised beds they used the soil from the area which they put the allotment in When I took the grass out thay mixed it with the topsoil I got from Thompsons basically what I'm saying is that topsoil in the area has been there for 60 years it was a grassed area will this be okay to grow vegetables in all do I need a soil test if so where can I get one from all who will do this for me I live in the borough of Hackney thank you for all your help
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Re: Soil test
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2014, 10:19 »
It should be absolutely fine.
I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days all attack me at once...

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Re: Soil test
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2014, 12:47 »

But watch out for wireworm from pasture grass. :)

Cheers,   Tony.
I may be growing OLD, but I refuse to grow UP !


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